Experimental Determination of the Dissolution Kinetics of Zero-Valent Iron in the Presence of Organic Complexants
Single-pass flow-through tests were conducted under conditions of relatively constant dissolved O2 [O2 (aq)] over the pH(23°C) range (from 7 to 12) and temperature (23° to 90°C) in the presence of EDTA and EDDHA to maintain dilute conditions and minimize the formation of a partially oxidized surface film and Fe-bearing secondary phase(s) during testing. These results indicate that the corrosion of Fe(0) is relatively insensitive to pH and temperature and the forward rate is 3 to 4 orders of magnitude higher than when a passive film and corrosion products are present. Tests conducted with Amasteel (a low carbon steel) and 99Tc-bearing Fe(0) metal indicated that the forward dissolution rates for both metals were similar, if not identical. In other words, under these test conditions the presence of P and 99Tc in the 99Tc-bearing Fe(0) metal appeared to have little effect on the forward dissolution rate and subsequent release of 99Tc.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 915700
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-51341; 830403000
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Chemistry, 4(4):260-270, Journal Name: Environmental Chemistry, 4(4):260-270 Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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